pending
/ˈpendɪŋ/
CEFR level C1Topic WorkWord #6831 in the learning path
待定的；待处理的
Definitions
adj. Waiting for a decision or for something to happen
待定的；待处理的
prep. Until something happens or while waiting for it
在等待…期间；直到…为止
Example
Our application is still pending, so we cannot book flights.
我们的申请仍在审批中，所以还不能订机票。
Construction should remain suspended pending a thorough assessment of its potential impact on the surrounding environment.
在全面评估施工对周边环境的潜在影响之前，工程应继续暂停。
Collocations
- pending approval
- a pending application
- pending investigation
Synonyms
- unresolved
- undecided
Antonyms
- resolved
- settled
Usage tip
核心是尚未决定或完成，不要误当作urgent（紧迫的）。
FAQ
- What does pending mean?
- Waiting for a decision or for something to happen Until something happens or while waiting for it
- How is pending pronounced?
- UK /ˈpendɪŋ/, US /ˈpendɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
